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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Lawyer Iva Miteva joins the Ministry of Transport as Deputy Minister in a surprise move
Former Parliament Speaker and ITN official Iva Miteva becomes Deputy Minister of Transport in the "Radev" cabinet, having shifted her focus toward "Progressive Bulgaria".
Changes at "Avtomagistrali": Who are the new members of the Board of Directors?
The Ministry of Regional Development has updated the composition of "Avtomagistrali" EAD. Engineer Ivan Kunev takes over the leadership, and new experts with experience in road construction have joined the team.
Bulgaria's positions on aid to Ukraine: Divergence or diplomacy?
MP Petar Vitanov comments on the positions of the head of state and the foreign minister regarding the "Coalition of the Willing" and military aid to Ukraine.
Bulgarian soldiers depart for a mission in Kosovo: Stara Zagora sends off 97 heroes
97 service members from the 2nd Tundzha Mechanized Brigade are departing for a six-month mission in Kosovo. The contingent will patrol and maintain security in the KFOR zone.
Triumph of Burgas students in the national competition "Steps of Knowledge"
Students from Burgas achieved impressive success in the national competition for Bulgarian language and literature "Steps of Knowledge". See which schools won the gold medals and awards.
Road conditions and repairs on July 15: Watch out for motorway restrictions
Up-to-date information on road repairs, accidents, and temporary traffic organization on the "Trakia", "Hemus", and "Struma" motorways as of July 15, 2026.
Political schizophrenia: Denkov accuses Radev of contradictions regarding military aid
Nikolay Denkov criticized President Rumen Radev for discrepancies in foreign policy regarding the military aid coalition for Ukraine, describing the situation as "political schizophrenia."
Large-scale operation against poachers at Lake Vaya: Boats and nets seized
A specialized operation by the IARA and the Ministry of Interior near Burgas resulted in the confiscation of three boats and over 450 meters of illegal fishing nets at Lake Vaya.
MAX FIGHT 66 in Burgas: Borislav Velev returns, top fights in the ring
MAX FIGHT 66 is coming to Burgas on July 18! Watch the return of Borislav Velev – "Roy" and the spectacular clash between Martin Petkov and Burak Poyraz. Check out the program.
July 17: Sozopol City Day – a non-working day for the municipality
The Municipality of Sozopol has declared July 17, 2026, a public holiday and a non-working day. See the details regarding the celebrations for the day of St. Marina, the patron saint of the city.
Bloody July on the roads: 24 victims and hundreds injured in less than a month
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports alarming statistics regarding the road situation in the country. In the last 24 hours alone, 3 people have died in serious accidents. See the current data here.
Over 100 fires in 24 hours: Serious incidents in Plovdiv and Ruse
More than 100 fires have been extinguished in the country over the last 24 hours. A pig farm near Ruse was destroyed, and large areas of dry grass near Plovdiv burned down. See the details of the rescue operations.
New arrest for the head of ViK - Burgas: Tsvetan Mirchev back at GDBOP
The executive director of ViK - Burgas, Tsvetan Mirchev, has been detained for a second time. The investigation involves evidence of an organized crime group and trading in influence following a large-scale operation.
Baby trapped in an elevator in Burgas: 112 rescue operation
A dramatic incident in the Burgas district of "Vazrazhdane". Fire crews rescued a small child trapped in an apartment building elevator following a 112 emergency call.
Water crisis in Greece: 13 islands declare a state of emergency
Greece is facing a severe water crisis. 13 islands have declared a state of emergency due to a shortage of drinking water and the risk of wildfires. See how the authorities are managing the situation.